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The latest news from Cristo Rey St. Martin.

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

This fall, English teacher Kayleigh Wonch reached an exciting milestone in her graduate school journey: she officially earned her Reading Teacher endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education. Kayleigh is currently completing her Master of Education in...

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

Pickledon, CRSM’s first-ever family-friendly pickleball event, was a smashing success! Hosted by our Associate Board, the event brought together supporters of all ages for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Guests enjoyed pickleball...

Transformative Journeys: A Week at Nazareth Farm

Transformative Journeys: A Week at Nazareth Farm

Cristo Rey St. Martin’s recent immersion trip to Nazareth Farm in rural West Virginia brought ten students and three adults into a week of life-changing experiences centered around the Farm’s four cornerstones - simplicity, service, community, and prayer. For many, it...

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

This summer, 40 Cristo Rey St. Martin students—26 rising juniors and 14 rising seniors—are participating in an intensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program through a valued partnership with Dominican University. Running from June 17th through August 15th, the...

Through Their Eyes: A Student Journey to the Border

Through Their Eyes: A Student Journey to the Border

Immigration is a sensitive topic in our nation currently, but particularly for our students. A majority of our students are first-generation college students and also first-generation Americans. Their parents often immigrate here from Mexico. Every summer for the past...

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

The Corporate Work Study Program doesn’t end for existing CRSM students just because it’s summer break. During the summer, our business partners have the opportunity to participate in the Work For Pay program. The Summer Work for Pay program allows our business...

CRSM Welcomes the Class of 2029 with Open Arms and Tacos

CRSM Welcomes the Class of 2029 with Open Arms and Tacos

CRSM’s Class of 2029 will be 105 strong and counting! To acclimate and welcome our incoming freshmen into our community, the Admissions Department hosts a Family Night in the spring for all new students and their families. This year, 94 families were able to join us...